Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

South Africa

Jacob Zuma

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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isiXhosa

Qonce

Qonce is the Xhosa name for King Williams Town in Eastern Cape.
Example

Born and bred eQonce, chief.

AP • 22 June 2024
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South Africa

Hierso

Hierso is a South African slang term that means "Here", "Right here". It is taken from the Afrikaans language.
Example

"I'll be hierso goseng, wa nkolota" - Khuli Chana in No More Hunger

Danny • 08 September 2021
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South Africa

Woolworths

Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
Example

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.

DRex • 19 July 2020
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South Africa

Kaffir

A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.
Example

She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

DRex • 15 April 2021
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South Africa

Letleke

Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example

Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale

Dee 69 • 16 July 2024
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Qhoqhoqho

Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).
Example

Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.

I will slit your throat.

MXhosa • 13 November 2021
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South Africa

Naai

Naai means to fuck.
Example

Hy het die meisie se hart gesteel, maar sy het gesê sy wil nie met hom naai nie.

zedo • 29 September 2024
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South Africa

Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

Varsity Dude • 11 May 2021
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Nigeria

Rasto

Rasto is a slang name for guys who are smart, kind, gentle, faithful, hardworking and Aquarian
Example

Dera fidelis is the first Rasto ever. Rasto Val Fidelis is on Facebook

Onah Fidelis Chidera • 05 October 2022
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South Africa
Nguni

Mzala

Mzala is a Nguni term for Cousin.
Example

Mzala siyakwazi.
Cousin, we know you.

Chief • 09 September 2026
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